Kate Middleton Unwilling to Show 'Smallest Jot of Self-Pity or Drama'
Despite undergoing cancer treatment, Kate Middleton refuses to be pitied. The Princess of Wales made her first public appearance in six months at the Trooping the Colour parade, accompanied by her three children: Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.
Body language expert Judi James told The Sun that Kate appeared “elegant, calm, and stoic, with not the smallest jot of self-pity or drama.”
Given the high anticipation surrounding her appearance, Kate cleverly shifted the focus away from herself to highlight King Charles. “There was a hint of discretion or maybe a desire to not upstage, evident in the way Kate’s hat brim was tilted to partially hide her face in the carriage,” James noted. “But there were moments of turning to smile and engaging in smiling conversations with her three children.”
James also observed that Kate’s wave to the crowd suggested “a desire to avoid stealing attention during the celebration of the King’s birthday.”
Kate’s presence conveyed a message of resilience. Her appearance the day prior “seemed to signal a smiling determination to reassure the public and her own children and to get on with the job.” However, she made it clear that this was “a step towards a return, not the start of it,” with her signature smile reflecting “a desire to show resilience and poise.”
